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Fall is finally here, and everyone knows that I am crazy about the season. My friend (and former student!) Kara posted the most delicious looking apple cider donuts recipe on social media. I just had to know more! She shared that she couldn’t find the donuts when she was craving them, so she made her own. Not only did Kara rave about this apple cider donut recipe, but I also think the photo speaks for itself! Won’t you join me in making these donuts that just scream fall?

To make this fried doughnuts recipe you will need to gather the following ingredients from your fridge and pantry: apple cider, butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, flour (all-purpose or gluten-free 1:1), salt, baking powder, ground cinnamon, canola oil and cinnamon-sugar.

Serve the donuts warm for dessert after dinner, as a sweet snack or even for breakfast or brunch. Happy fall!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes plus 1 hour to chill 
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups apple cider
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 4 cups flour (all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 flour)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• canola oil, for frying
• cinnamon sugar, for coating

Here's how to make it: 

1. Bring apple cider to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce down to 1/2 cup, about 20 to 25 minutes. Pour into a large glass measuring cup. Add butter to hot cider and stir to melt. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs with white and brown sugar. Add cooled cider/butter mixture, sour cream and vanilla extract.
3. In a large bowl or in a fine mesh strainer set over the wet ingredients, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Using a wooden spoon, mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined Cover and chill for 1 hour.
4. On a well-floured surface, roll out the cooled dough to about 3/4-inch thickness and then cut into donut shapes using pastry cutters or a mason jar/cup and a bottle cap/shot glass. Chill the cut donuts for 10 minutes more, if necessary.
5. Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry donuts, 3 to 4 at a time, flipping occasionally, until golden on both sides.
6. Line a baking sheet with a paper towel. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the baking sheet, then roll the donuts in the cinnamon sugar while still warm. Store the donuts in an airtight container to keep them fresher longer.

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